a. [ L. attenuans, p. pr. of attenuare: cf. F. atténuant. See Attenuate. ] Making thin, as fluids; diluting; rendering less dense and viscid; diluent. --
a. [ F. attendant, p. pr. of attendre. See Attend, v. t. ]
From the attendant flotilla rang notes triumph. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cherub and Seraph . . . attendant on their Lord. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The natural melancholy attendant upon his situation added to the gloom of the owner of the mansion. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Attendant keys (Mus.),
n.
[ A ] sense of fame, the attendant of noble spirits. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]